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Amidst the somber atmosphere of the funeral, Pond and Joong stood on the periphery, watching as Dunk and Phuwin navigated through the sea of mourners with sorrowful expressions and teary eyes. The weight of guilt hung heavily on Pond and Joong's hearts as they observed the pain etched into the sisters' faces.
Joong: (whispering to Pond) "This... all of this is because of us."
Pond: (nodding, filled with remorse) "Yeah, we brought this upon them. They're suffering because of our actions."
The sight of Dunk and Phuwin, forced to handle the condolences and sympathies of the guests, was a stark reminder of the consequences of their mission. The pain they had inflicted upon the family was undeniable, and it weighed heavily on their souls.
As the funeral continued, Pond and Joong could do nothing but silently bear the burden of their choices, knowing that the path they had chosen was one of both sacrifice and responsibility. The lives of the Elemental Defenders had become inexorably entwined with the consequences of their actions, and there was no turning back now.
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After the last guest had left, Phuwin sat alone with a framed photograph of his father in his trembling hands, tears streaming down his face. Dunk, equally devastated, approached his brother, knowing that their lives had taken an irreversible turn for the worse.
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Dunk: (softly) "Phu, I can't believe he's gone."
Phuwin: (sobbing) "I know, Dunk. It's... it's too much to bear."
Dunk enveloped him brother in a comforting hug, both of them seeking solace in each other's arms. The weight of their grief and the anger simmering beneath it hung heavily in the air.
Dunk: (whispering) "We have to be strong, Phu. We don't have anyone else now."
Phebe: (nodding) "You're right, Dunk. We can't let this break us. But I can't help but feel so much anger, especially towards those who betrayed us."
Their determination to move forward mingled with the rage they felt toward Pond and Joong, the ones who had unknowingly brought this calamity upon them. The road ahead was fraught with challenges, but Dunk and Phuwin knew they had to navigate it together, drawing strength from their brother bond as they faced an uncertain and difficult future.
